On this day, November 4, 1987, Sinéad O’Connor released her powerful debut album, The Lion and the Cobra. With raw, emotional vocals and a unique sound, the album reached #36 on the Billboard charts and climbed to #3 in her home country of Ireland. Featuring standout tracks like “Mandinka” and “Troy,” The Lion and the Cobra showcased O’Connor’s powerful voice and set her apart as a rising artist in the late ’80s.
Who remembers The Lion and the Cobra? Did Sinéad O’Connor’s intense style leave an impression on you?
Who remembers The Lion and the Cobra? Did Sinéad O’Connor’s intense style leave an impression on you?